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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,623.64, 232,697.81 and 92,141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,623.64, 232,697.81 and 92,141.06 is: 127,153.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,623.64 : 232,697.81 = 92,141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,623.64/232,697.81 = 92,141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,623.64x = 232,697.81 × 92,141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,623.64x = 21,441,021,939.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,441,021,939.94/168,623.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,153.12

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